Tag: Obi
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Step Down If You Are Not Working for Tinubu, Adeyanju Tells Obi, Kwankwaso
By George Omagbemi Human rights activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has challenged Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race if they want to disprove allegations that they are working in the interest of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. Adeyanju made the remark in a post on his X account, reiterating his…
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2027: How Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Sowore, Others Plan To Address Nigeria’s Challenges
By Opeyemi Adelakun The 2027 presidential race is increasingly taking shape around competing proposals on how to address Nigeria’s economic difficulties, insecurity, energy challenges and rising cost of living. President Bola Tinubu and opposition candidates including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Adewole Adebayo, Omoyele Sowore, Seyi Makinde and Donald Duke have all outlined policy priorities ahead…
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Obi, Kwankwaso Visit Sultan of Sokoto, Seek Royal Blessing
By George Omagbemi SOKOTO — September 28, 2026: Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Monday, September 28, 2026, visited the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, at his palace in Sokoto State as part of their political consultations ahead of the 2027…
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2027: Kenneth Okonkwo Revises Position On Obi’s Anambra Debt Record
By Opeyemi Adelakun Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has said he was misled when he previously defended former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi against allegations that his administration left debts and other financial obligations behind. Okonkwo, who served as Obi’s spokesman during the 2023 presidential campaign, said he could no…
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‘Obi Has No Godparent Role Over Governor’s Children’ – Anambra First Lady’s Aide Clarifies
By Opeyemi Adelakun The office of Anambra State First Lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, has clarified the nature of the godparent relationship between the families of Governor Chukwuma Soludo and former governor Peter Obi. The clarification was issued by the First Lady’s media aide, Daniel Ezeigwe, following enquiries generated by a viral video in which Obi…
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Abuja’s Votes Belongs To Obi -Fayose Dares Wike
By Paul Joseph Social commentator and businessman, Isaac Fayose, has challenged Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over his claim that President Bola Tinubu would secure victory in Abuja in the 2027 presidential election. Fayose, while speaking on News Central TV on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, claimed that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate…
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Wike Dismisses Obi, Atiku’s Claims Of 2023 Rivers Victory
By Opeyemi Adelakun Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has rejected claims by Peter Obi and supporters of the Labour Party that they won the 2023 presidential election in Rivers State, insisting that no such victory was officially declared. Wike made the remarks during an appearance on TVC’s Journalists Hangout programme on Monday,…
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2027: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Build Fresh Alliances Ahead Of Election
By Opeyemi Adelakun The 2027 presidential contest is increasingly taking the shape of a nationwide battle for political territory, with President Bola Tinubu, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State governor Peter Obi seeking to expand beyond the states their respective camps controlled in the 2023 election. The three presidential candidates are now operating…
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Obi Vs Soludo: The Problem of an Igbo Man Is Another Igbo Man
By Gloria Drealomalicha There is a popular saying that has resurfaced repeatedly in conversations about Peter Obi: “The problem of an Igbo man is another Igbo man.” It is a harsh statement. It is also a controversial one. But as the former Anambra State governor’s political battle intensifies ahead of the 2027 presidential election, some…
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2027: Presidency, APC Challenge Obi’s Claim He Won 2023 Election
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Presidency and the All Progressives Congress, APC, have challenged Peter Obi’s claim that he won the 2023 presidential election, after the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, renewed his assertion ahead of the 2027 poll. Obi, who contested the 2023 election on the platform of the Labour Party, made…
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2027: Obi Backs Floating Naira, Says Productivity Will Strengthen Currency
By Opeyemi Adelakun Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has said he will retain the floating of the naira if elected President in the 2027 general election. Obi explained that his administration would not seek to artificially defend the value of the currency but would instead pursue policies aimed at improving productivity…
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No Atiku VP Offer Was Made, Opposition Alliance Must Go Beyond Personal Ambitions – Obi
By Opeyemi Adelakun Peter Obi has dismissed claims that he rejected an offer to become Atiku Abubakar’s vice-presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 election, insisting that no such proposal was ever made to him. The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) spoke during an Arise TV interview amid renewed discussions over whether opposition…